CascadevsStyrian Eagle
Cascade and Styrian Eagle are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Cascade
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4.8–7.5%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
Styrian Eagle
Alpha acid
12.5–17.5%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
2.5–4.6 mL
Slovenia
Key differences
When to pick Cascade
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Styrian Eagle
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Pine
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloralSpicyCitrus
Only in Styrian Eagle
BerryBananaBlack currantPeach
Property
| Property | Cascade | Styrian Eagle |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–9% | 12.5–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–7.5% | 3.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | 20–23% |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.5 mL | 2.5–4.6 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–60% | 52–60% |
| Humulene | 8–20% | 0–2.5% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–9% | 4–7% |
| Farnesene | 3–9% | 6–10% |
| Origin | United States | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |